One of Miami Beach's advantages when it comes to choosing where to live is its large selection of traditional homes and South Beach condos.  In the case of the latter, there are arguably just as many perks and limitations as choosing a single family home that might or might not make it a better fit for you.

So let's say you're eyeing something like Apogee Miami Beach.  The most obvious advantage Apogee would have is the large array of amenities which, considering the building itself, are much more than what's conventional.  A condo also offers a greater degree of security since gated parking, security guards and in many cases doormen are often part of the asking price.  If you're into maintenance, the upkeep in a condo is limited to what's inside your residence while mowing the lawn, cleaning sidewalks and pool maintenance remain the responsibility of the association.

Apogee South Beach is known for the limited number of units it contains which adds to better privacy but you will still have neighbors in closer proximity than what's customary in a traditional home.  If you're someone who carries a lot of stuff, storage space is extremely limited which might necessitate having to pay for public storage.

One last thing you might want to think about is creative freedom.  Depending on the building, there may be restrictions on how much you can customize your unit.  Consider these items carefully before choosing where to live.